Listen "316. How to deal with toxic high performers and how to remove them from your business [Minisode]"
Episode Synopsis
"I asked this executive team whether any of them had ever regretted removing a toxic high performer and what was quite amazing was that they not only emphatically said no, they couldn't believe they took so long to do so." In today's minisode, I'm going to cover toxic high performers. These individuals can cause a lot of problems in your business, especially amongst other projects and colleagues, and you need a strategy to be able to deal with them. A toxic person is someone who can bully, be mean to other people in the business, and are really difficult to deal with. They have all the power, or so they think, and very often, the executive team and the board assume that they are indispensable due to their performance and the outcomes they achieve. 🎧👉 chiefmaker.com/316 👂 GET THE FREE CHIEF MAKER TOP 30 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: chiefmaker.com/interview We're going to talk about: ✅ What toxic high performers are and why they behave so poorly ✅ Seeking support from the executive and other stakeholders to make a move ✅ A 5-step process to re-align the person to the business priorities, or to remove them from their role. Deal hope, Greg Follow Chief Maker 📝 Subscribe to the Finish Strong monthly newsletter and podcast drops 👍 Follow Chief Maker on LinkedIn 🍏 Give The Inner Chief podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts 🎵 Give The Inner Chief podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify 🎬 Subscribe to the Chief Maker YouTube channel 🤝 Connect with the Chief Maker
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